However, you might be wondering why bearded dragons need a hide in a tank. So as you see, hides are part of a natural bearded dragon environment. If they can´t find a good hide, they dig a little cave and lay their eggs in that cave.

A fallen tree or a cleft in the rocks can be a life saver for them.įurther, female bearded dragons only lay their eggs where they feel safe to ensure that her babys survive. In the wild, bearded dragons always have to watch out for birds and other predators. The reality is, in the wild, bearded dragons need those hides, otherwise they would die quickly. In the woodlands, there are a lot of branches, fallen trees, bushes and other hides a bearded dragon loves to use. Think about that, bearded dragons do not live in the desert, they live in the dry woodlands of Australia. That is not an appropriate environment for a bearded dragon. No real substrate, only one branch or log and a food bowl. Most bearded dragon tanks are poorly equipped. Many people fear that their bearded dragon doesn´t become tame if it can hide all the time or they fear that their bearded dragon could not get enough light. This was the short answer, but I know that you probably have a couple of questions on hides. Further, a lot of bearded dragons like to use hides as sleeping place.

Even though most bearded dragons are very calm, there are situations that could stress them and a hide will make them feel more safe and reduce stress. However, do bearded dragons need a hide as well?īearded dragons and most other reptiles should always have a hide in their terrarium. For example, leopard geckos should have several hides in different temperature zones in their habitat.

Bearded dragon hides in cave